During the trip, Prime Minister Chinh engaged in more than 50 activities. At the Summit, he proposed "three breakthroughs, three enhancements and three togethers" in ASEAN-Australia relations, which have been applauded by leaders and documented. The Prime Minister also had bilateral meetings with all heads of delegations, including leaders of ASEAN countries, Timor Leste, Australia, New Zealand and the ASEAN Secretary General. Their discussions aim to tighten friendship and in-depth, substantive and effective cooperation.
Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese pose for a photo after signing to upgrade bilateral relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Photo: VOV

The Prime Minister's official visits to Australia and New Zealand were successful in all aspects. In particular, Vietnam and Australia upgraded their relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, while Vietnam and New Zealand agreed to elevate bilateral ties to a new height.

The two sides proposed a direction of "six more points" in Vietnam-Australia relations and three pairs of keywords: "stabilize and consolidate", "strengthen and expand", and "accelerate and breakthrough" in Vietnam-New Zealand relations.

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon address a joint press conference. Photo: VOV

The two sides signed nearly 30 cooperation documents in education, training, innovation, goods and services, aviation, energy, mining, trade, investment, finance, banking, agriculture, environment, labor and employment, justice, and defense.